Managing Radiology Sustainably
Sustainability in radiology matters – for patients, the planet and all of us.
Our groundbreaking imaging solutions help you to reach more patients and
diagnose diseases earlier while minimizing the impact on our environment.
Managing Radiology Sustainably
Advancing sustainability in radiology is more than a one-size-fits-all approach. By combining targeted solutions, you can manage and optimize various aspects of your radiology department’s needs and priorities to meet your sustainability goals.
Under the banner of Managing Radiology Sustainably at this year’s ECR, you can find the right solutions for four integral elements that ensure high quality of care for the long-term future:
- Resource preservation
- Workforce solutions
- Access to imaging
- Fleet management
Visit the dedicated Managing Radiology Sustainably area at our booth to explore the four topics. This area also features our Virtual Workforce & Sustainability Experiences, two interactive augmented reality journeys showcasing our solutions for maximizing productivity, boosting clinical confidence, and preserving resources. Just stop by on-site and explore – open slots will be available for you.
Resource preservation
Radiology alone consumes 7.5% of a hospital’s total energy bill. Energy-efficient scanners help to reduce power consumption and carbon emissions.
For example, the Biograph Trinion PET/CT1 scanner provides a sustainable investment from day one. It offers economical installation and operational costs through its compact footprint, energy-efficient air-cooled design and automated energy-saving features like smart powersave mode.
In MRI, the MAGNETOM Flow. platform delivers 30-40% energy savings annually2 compared to previous generations. The System Start-up timer ensures a smooth start in the morning without delay. And our Eco Power Mode brings significant energy savings during non-working hours.
Take the green radiology pledge at ECR
At the booth, you can join our green radiology pledge to advance sustainability in radiology together. Easy first steps include switching off systems at night and activating Eco Power Mode. It’s free and can save a lot of energy and costs over the lifespan of each scanner.
Lowering costs at peak efficiency
We’ve helped DIE RADIOLOGIE, a leading German radiology practices network, reduce scan times and energy consumption by 43%, lowering costs while operating at peak efficiency3. See how DIE RADIOLOGIE lowered their energy consumption for a more sustainable radiology department.
Reduce resources with circular solutions
Another way to reduce resources is through circular solutions such as our new SOMATOM X.cite eco4 and SOMATOM X.ceed eco4 as well as Fit Upgrades for MRI, CT and MI systems.
Join us at the booth for expert talks on Concrete solutions to advancing sustainability in radiology (February 26 at 1pm and February 27 at 3.30pm CET).
In the ECR Studio, Associate Professor and medical doctor Judith Herrmann, radiologist at University Hospital Tübingen, Germany, and Katharina Hesels, Head of Asset Lifecycle Development at Siemens Healthineers, will discuss interesting insights around sustainability during a session titled “Reduce – reuse – recycle: tackling climate change in the healthcare sector” (February 26 from 3.15pm to 3.45pm CET).
Visit our Sustainability in Radiology website for more useful tips such as energy-saving best practice guides.
Workforce solutions
Shifts in global demographics and the rise of disease burdens are resulting in the need to deliver high-quality care to a growing number of patients with limited financial and human resources. Are you capable of sustaining this level of care?
We help you achieve better clinical outcomes with higher productivity, improve patient care and enhance the wellbeing and skills of your staff. Come and talk to us at our booth to find out more about what we have to offer.
Join our expert talks in the D&A Exhibit:
- “Workforce & Patients – How to jointly improve staff well-being and patient care?” on February 26 at 3pm CET where we talk about staff shortages, increased patient expectations, and high cost pressure.
- “Advancing intelligence – empowering decision: AI technology for better patient care in radiology” on February 28 at 1pm CET where we talk about how to cut scan times drastically, double resolution, and empower decisions.
Also, join us at the booth for the Virtual Workforce Experience showcasing our solutions for maximizing productivity and boosting clinical confidence. Just come by the Managing Radiology Sustainably area.
For more information access our eBook 5 Keys to Sustainable Staffing.
Access to imaging
We are committed to helping you expand healthcare access for all people and communities. This requires working together to comprehend and address the social, economic and environmental causes of healthcare disparities. With a shared vision for a shared impact, we can transform the system of care to ensure high-quality healthcare is more affordable and accessible, no matter where a patient lives.
In addition to the systemic barriers outlined above, disruptive events such as natural disasters or armed conflict require a strong partnership with a vendor who prioritizes resilience to sustain operations even in such extremely challenging circumstances.
Both systemic barriers and disruptive events are covered in a presentation by Tisha Boatman, Head of Government Affairs at Siemens Healthineers, titled “Breakthrough innovations in radiology for everyone, everywhere”. The presentation is part of the session “In the face of adversity: delivering healthcare to challenging environments” (February 28, 9.30am to 11am CET).
Our expertise in Access to imaging also covers:
- The rise in outpatient care supported by new technologies and business development services
- Community screening programs to save lives through early detection
- Virtual access to experts for care teams to increase productivity and provide the highest quality of care in all locations
- Educating the next generation of healthcare workers through long-term Value Partnerships
Since 2018, the Siemens Foundation has invested over $15.5 million, including funding and in-kind donations from the Siemens Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation, in workforce training, community development and health equity, and is committed to economic, social and racial justice for all.
Fleet management
You can take advantage of a suite of offerings to help you optimize and maximize the potential of your Siemens Healthineers systems.
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1Biograph Trinion PET/CT is not commercially available in all countries. Future availability cannot be guaranteed.
2Energy savings / Data on file.
3The results by Siemens Healthineers’ customers described herein were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Because there is no “typical” hospital or laboratory and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, samples mix, case mix, level of IT and/or automation adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.
4SOMATOM X.cite eco and SOMATOM X.ceed eco are not commercially available in all countries. Future availability cannot be guaranteed.